Lemeltonia narthecioides

Lemeltonia narthecioides (C. Presl) Barfuss and W. Till (2016)

[ Etymology ] resembles to genus Narthecium

It opens fragrant flowers at night.

[ Size ] W 15 cm x H 7 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Green
[ Flower ] July - August
[ Flower ] for 14 - 25 days at night, fragrant

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Offset ]

[ 1st Plant 2018 - ]

Classification

[ Genus ] Lemeltonia
[ Species ] narthecioides

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) narthecioides C. Presl

Cultivation

Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Dappled shade, Tanking, Potting, AC / Heater
Apr. 2024 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2023 It flowered.
May 2023 An inflorescence began to grow from the foliage which did not flower in 2020.

Sep. 2020 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug. 2020 It flowered.
May 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.

Dec. 2018 Good condition.